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Although there certainly was a period during which an HIV diagnosis was viewed as a death sentence, medical advances have transformed it into a highly manageabl

Although there certainly was a period during which an HIV diagnosis was viewed as a death sentence, medical advances have transformed it into a highly manageable condition. > As a doctor, I’d rather have HIV than diabetes https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/as-a-doctor-i-d-rather-have-hiv-than-diabetes/ https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/as-a-doctor-i-d-rather-h... We even have (expensive) drugs that can completely cure Hepatitis C and are seeing progress on treating Hep B.

raxxorraxor 2y ago
They are still deadly, incurable diseases. If treated they become more harmless, yes, but that still makes you dependent on medication and treatment for the rest of your life. Of course you wouldn't want to have diabetes either, which is also a serious condition. Overall the article isn't the best medical advice I heard though. There shouldn't be any stigma around it, but any of those infections will change your life significantly.
alistairSH 2y ago
"Don't worry, you only have to take drugs with major side-effects* that are also financially crippling for the rest of your life. You'll be fine." Say that to somebody who was just "given" HIV by a malicious/incompenetent doctors and see how they react. Aside from the side effects, any number of things can limit access to the meds - moving, job loss, insurance company fucking up paperwork. * everything from anxiety, depression, liver damage, kidney damage, the list goes on and on.